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Government forces deploy in Kurdish areas of Syria

Published on: February 2, 2026
10:17

Damascus, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Syrian security forces began deploying in predominantly Kurdish areas in the northeast of the country, in compliance with the agreement recently reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia.

The US blockade violates human rights in Cuba

Published on: February 2, 2026
10:16

Buenos Aires, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine League for Human Rights (LADH) demanded an end to the criminal aggressions of the United States government against Latin America, especially Cuba.

Vietnam’s Parliamentary Standing Committee to hold session Tuesday

Published on: February 2, 2026
10:14

Hanoi, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The 53rd meeting of the Standing Committee of Vietnam's National Assembly (Parliament) will be held on Tuesday, and two important resolutions are expected to be adopted, the Legislature announced on its website Monday.

China and Russia to defend international order, Beijing assures

Published on: February 2, 2026
10:13

Beijing, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) China affirmed on Monday that it will defend multilateralism and the United Nations-centered international system alongside Russia, following a strategic meeting held in this capital between high-ranking representatives of both countries.

Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon leaves 1 dead, several wounded

Published on: February 2, 2026
10:10

Beirut, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army launched airstrikes against southern Lebanon, killing one person and wounding eight, while issuing urgent evacuation orders for two towns, in a new escalation of aggression against the country.

Protest announced against tariffs on the Ecuador-Colombia border

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:38

Quito, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Truck drivers and merchants announced a protest, February 3, at the Rumichaca International Bridge on the Ecuador-Colombia border, in rejection of the reciprocal 30% tariffs that already went into effect.

Lebanese President visits Spain to strengthen cooperation

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:35

Beirut, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Madrid for a working visit aimed at strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations with Spain, the National News Agency (NNA) informed on Monday.

Vietnam worried about escalating US economic siege against Cuba

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:33

Hanoi, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam is deeply concerned about the new US measure to impose additional tariffs on products from countries that supply oil to Cuba, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang affirmed in this capital on Monday.

Russia denounces Macron’s intentions to destabilize Africa

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:32

Moscow, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) denounced plans orchestrated by French President Emmanuel Macron to eliminate "inconvenient leaders" in Africa.

Chile announces Bachelet’s candidacy for UN Secretary-General

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:30

Santiago, Chile, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced the official registration of former President Michelle Bachelet's candidacy for Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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